Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a
* Flood Warning for...
Central Fremont County in central Wyoming...
* Until 530 PM MDT Wednesday.
* This river flood warning covers the Wind River from Bull Lake
Creek to around Kinnear. The increased flows are the result of
recent rainfall, and increased releases from Bull Lake Reservoir.
* At 5 PM, the Wind River just downstream of Bull Lake Creek was at
10.3 feet. Flood stage is 10 feet. The river is expected to crest
between 10.4 and 10.5 feet late tonight. At 10.5 feet, there will
be moderate low land flooding.
* At 5 PM, the Wind River near Kinnear was at 7.5 feet. Flood stage
is 9 feet. The river is expected to crest around 8.5 feet Tuesday.
At 8.5 feet, minor to moderate agricultural flooding occurs along
the right bank. Also, water begins to move towards low areas north
of Highway 132.